A war of loves : the unexpected story of a gay activist discovering Jesus

A war of loves The unexpected story of a gay activist discovering Jesus

David Bennett

Book - 2018

As a young gay man, David Bennett saw Christianity as an enemy to freedom for LGBTQI people, and his early experiences with prejudice and homophobia led him to become a gay activist. But when Jesus came into his life in a highly unexpected way, he was led down a path he never would have predicted or imagined. A War of Loves investigates what the Bible teaches about sexuality and demonstrates the profligate, unqualified grace of God for all people. David describes the joy and intimacy he found in following Jesus Christ and how love has taken on a radically new and far richer meaning for him.

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Subjects
Bennett, David.
Homosexuality > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Gays > Religious life.
Sexual minorities > Religious life.
Christian gay men.
Homosexuality > Philosophy.
Sex > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Sexual orientation > Religious aspects.
Sexual ethics > Religious aspects.
Christian ethics.
Christian gays > Religious life.
Christianity and homosexuality.
Autobiographies.
Genres
Autobiographies
Published
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
David Bennett (author)
Physical Description
272 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-272).
ISBN
9780310538103
  • Author's Note
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface
  • Part I. The Search
  • 1. Coming Out
  • 2. Quest for Spirituality
  • 3. The French Exchange
  • 4. Boyfriends and Psychics
  • 5. The Gay World
  • 6. University and the Love Triangle
  • 7. Christmas Conflicts
  • Part 2. The Encounter
  • 8. Experiencing the Love of God
  • 9. The Film Festival
  • 10. Providence and Prophecies
  • 11. The Unrelenting Presence of Jesus
  • 12. The Root of Bitterness
  • 13. The Gospel of Grace
  • Part 3. Wrestling with God: Sense and Sexuality
  • 14. Living under God's Word
  • 15. Marriage and the Church
  • 16. Facing Facts in France
  • 17. God's Greater Romance
  • 18. Romance in France
  • Part 4. The New Identity
  • 19. Understanding Love and Celibacy
  • 20. Bible College and Moving to Oxford
  • 21. Drawing the Line: Acceptance versus Affirmation
  • 22. Beloved Friendship
  • 23. Living Out Now
  • Part 5. Reflections on Homosexuality and Christian Faithfulness
  • 24. Celibate, Gay, Christian: A Third Way
  • 25. Speaking Truth in Love
  • 26. Sacrifice Regained: Salvation and Holiness
  • Appendix 1. What I Learned the Scriptures Really Say about Homosexuality
  • Appendix 2. Desiring and Imaging God: The Challenges
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • Recommended Resources

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